The ART of Canyoneering is Rich's flagship canyoneering workshop. It is designed to provide fast track training for canyoneers who wish to acquire the specialized technical and problem-solving skills required to competently descend technical canyons.
Topics covered in the workshop:
- canyon topography and rating systems review
- advanced knots and hitches for rope, cord and webbing
- efficient movement, climbing and stemming
- efficient rope deployment
- single-point and multi-point anchors
- appropriate use of friction and sequencing for marginal anchors
- single-rope and twin-rope rigging systems
- importance and proper use of contingency rigging
- static and dynamic courtesy rigging
- guided rappels and redirects
- specialized rappelling and belaying techniques
- ascending and transitions
- tandem and simul rappels
- pothole escape techniques
- problem-solving strategies
- tips and tricks from Rich's 40+ years canyoneering